The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day, a 1963 Caldecott Medal winner, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night.
The Snowy Day, a 1963 Caldecott Medal winner, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keats's illustrations, using cut-outs, watercolors, and collage, are strikingly beautiful in their understated color and composition. The tranquil story mirrors the calm presence of the paintings, and both exude the silence of a freshly snow-covered landscape. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures--experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels, and trying to save a snowball for the next day. Awakening to a winter wonderland is an ageless, ever-magical experience, and one made nearly visceral by Keats's gentle tribute. The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer.
SKU | M2409 |
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ISBN | 9780140501827 |
Language | English |
Guided Reading Level | J |
Page Count | 40 |
Product Type | Paperback Books |
Book Type | Picture Books |
Primary Contributor | Ezra Jack Keats |
Age Groups | Ages 0 to 3, Ages 4 to 6 |
Publisher | Penguin Random House |